Reflections on a fully digital and dispersed co-design led process to make visible and accessible digitized cultural heritage for people in and of the Pacific.

The Pacific Virtual Museum Pilot is a project that aims to preserve and share Pacific culture through digital platforms, even if it means utilizing non-traditional GLAM sector standards. The project uses a co-design approach to balance the needs of business and end-users, with remote usability testing proving to be as effective as traditional face-to-face testing. The design decisions, such as creating a lightweight and quick-loading experience, were shaped by the project's limitations, such as limited bandwidth within the Pacific nations.

The project also aims to reflect Pacific elements in the site's visual identity, search function, and cataloging systems. The speakers stress the importance of the Pacific Virtual Museum in helping Pacific people rediscover their cultural heritage and invite more participation in the effort.

Tim Kong, Programme Manager of the Pacific Virtual Museum, National Library, Opeta Alefaio, Manager: Records Management, University of South Pacific, and Nick Schuler, Digital Designer, Boost

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